Geetha Madhuri, a prominent South Indian playback singer and dubbing artist, enjoys widespread recognition. Nicknamed the “Shreya Ghoshal of the South Indian Music Industry,” she’s captivated audiences with her talent and has made a name for herself beyond just her musical contributions.
Biography/Wiki
Born on August 24, 1989, in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, Geetha Madhuri is 34 years old (as of the writing of this blog). She completed her schooling in Hyderabad, Telangana, and holds a Commerce degree from Loyola Academy, Secunderabad. Her career took off in 2008 with the song “Ninne Ninne” from the Telugu film “Nachavule,” earning her the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer. This marked a significant turning point in her journey.
Geetha Madhuri – Award
Geetha Madhuri’s career is marked by several accolades. She received the Nandi Award for “Yedhalo Nadhilaga,” the Sankarabharanam Award for “Pakka Localooo,” and the Gamma Award for “Darlingey.” These awards represent just a fraction of her achievements between 2008 and 2018.
Physical Appearance
Standing tall at 5’8″ and weighing 60 kg, Geetha possesses a fit physique with measurements of 34-30-36. Her striking appearance adds to her overall presence.
Family, Caste & Husband
Hailing from a Brahmin-Hindu family in West Godavari, Geetha’s father, Prabhakar Sastry Sonti, works at the State Bank of Hyderabad, while her mother, Lakshmi, is a homemaker. She is an only child. On February 9, 2014, she married actor Nandu in Nagole, Telangana, and the couple is blessed with a daughter.
Geetha Madhuri Parents
Her parents have been a strong support system throughout her career. Their influence on her life and values is evident in her achievements.
Career
Geetha’s passion for singing began in childhood. She trained in classical music under Smt. Kocherlakota Padmavati Garu and later honed her skills in light music at the Little Musicians Academy under Ramachari Garu.
Before her professional singing debut, she participated in singing reality shows, including “SYE Singers Challenge” on ETV Telugu and “Super Singer Season 7” on MAA TV, demonstrating her early talent and drive.
Her professional singing journey started in 2006 with the song “Bakka Sikkina” from the film “Premalekha Raasa”. Since then, she has contributed many hit songs to the South Indian film industry and numerous devotional albums.
In 2018, she added another dimension to her career by participating in the reality TV show “Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2”.
She has sung over 550 songs in four languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, showcasing her versatility and linguistic range.
| Song Title | Film/Album | Language | Year (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninne Ninne | Nachavule | Telugu | 2008 |
| Pakka Localo | Janatha Garage | Telugu | 2016 |
| Darlingey | Mirchi | Telugu | 2013 |
| Top Lesipoddi | Iddarammayilatho | Telugu | 2013 |
| O My God | Bodyguard | Telugu | (Year unavailable) |
Facts
- Her song “Ninne Ninne” received critical acclaim.
- She collaborated with her husband in the Telugu short film “Aditi.”
- She has performed extensively on live stages worldwide.
- She enjoys wearing sarees.
- She has a tattoo on her right arm.
- She loves Panipuri and Masala Puri.
- Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman are her favorite music directors.
- She admires singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sunitha.
- Her favorite colors are Black, White, and Blue.
